Hengstler presents an overview of open source and free software with reference to programs of interest to educators. She distinguishes between the Free Software and Open Source Movements, describes why these types of software should be of particular interest to educators, highlights the importance of the General Public Licence, summarizes key challenges to adoption of freely-sourced software, reviews common misperceptions about this software and provides a methodological framework for the potential adoption of such software. Citations include unique personal communications from Free Software Movement founder, Richard M. Stallman.
We're Not in Kansas Anymore
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Hengstler presents an overview of open source and free software with reference to programs of interest to educators. She distinguishes between the Free Software and Open Source Movements, describes why these types of software should be of particular interest to educators, highlights the importance of the General Public Licence, summarizes key challenges to adoption of freely-sourced software, reviews common misperceptions about this software and provides a methodological framework for the potential adoption of such software. Citations include unique personal communications from Free Software Movement founder, Richard M. Stallman.
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